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Dec 13, 2006 (newstodate): Though marred with production and delivery problems, the Airbus A380 received EASA and FAA Type Certification on December 12, 2006.
The certification by the two major international governing bodies comes after the A380 successfully completed a stringent programme of certification trials which has taken its airframe and systems well beyond their design limits to ensure the aircraft meets - or even exceeds - all airworthiness criteria.
Five aircraft have been involved in the intensive flight test programme, four of which have Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines and one is powered by Engine Alliance GP7200 engines.
To date, the aircraft have accumulated over 2,600 flight hours in 800 flights, with over 80 airline and certification pilots having flown the aircraft.
The first A380 to enter commercial services will be delivered to Singapore Airlines one year from now, according to repeatedly adjusted delivery plans.
The certification by the two major international governing bodies comes after the A380 successfully completed a stringent programme of certification trials which has taken its airframe and systems well beyond their design limits to ensure the aircraft meets - or even exceeds - all airworthiness criteria.
Five aircraft have been involved in the intensive flight test programme, four of which have Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines and one is powered by Engine Alliance GP7200 engines.
To date, the aircraft have accumulated over 2,600 flight hours in 800 flights, with over 80 airline and certification pilots having flown the aircraft.
The first A380 to enter commercial services will be delivered to Singapore Airlines one year from now, according to repeatedly adjusted delivery plans.